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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 424 · 12 questions
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Reading tip (Who, to whom, what, when): The first line says who the note is for (Dear Riya). The last line says who wrote it. Look for the day, the time and the place in the middle.

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  1. 1.Dear Neighbours,
    We have lost our parrot, Mithu. He is green with a red beak. He can say “hello” and “Mithu”. If you see him, please call the Das family at house number 9.

    What colour is the parrot’s beak?
    (a) green (b) red (c) black (d) yellow
  2. 2.Mohan,
    The milkman will come at 6 o’clock tomorrow. Please take two packets of milk from him. The money is in the steel box on the shelf. I will be back from the hospital by noon.
    Papa

    When will Papa be back?
    (a) by night (b) at 6 o’clock (c) next week (d) by noon
  3. 3.Hi Tara,
    My cat had three kittens last night! Two are black and one is orange. They are very tiny and keep their eyes shut. Come and see them after school.
    Kavya

    How many kittens are black?
    (a) three (b) two (c) one (d) none
  4. 4.Mumma,
    I went to Neel’s house to finish our science project. His mother said I can stay for dinner. Neel’s father will drop me home at 8 o’clock. Please do not worry.
    Jiya

    Who will drop Jiya home?
    (a) Neel’s mother (b) Mumma (c) Neel (d) Neel’s father
  5. 5.NOTICE
    The school library will be closed on Wednesday. The librarian is going to a book fair. Please return your books on Thursday instead. Thank you.

    On which day will it be closed?
    (a) Friday (b) Wednesday (c) Thursday (d) Monday
  6. 6.Mohan,
    The milkman will come at 6 o’clock tomorrow. Please take two packets of milk from him. The money is in the steel box on the shelf. I will be back from the hospital by noon.
    Papa

    Where is the money?
    (a) under the mat (b) in the fridge (c) in the steel box (d) in Papa’s bag
  7. 7.Dear Parents,
    Class 2 will put up a puppet show on Friday at 11 o’clock. The show is called “The Hungry Crocodile”. It will be held in the school hall. All parents are welcome!

    Where will the show be held?
    (a) in a classroom (b) in the library (c) in the playground (d) in the school hall
  8. 8.Rohan,
    I have kept your clean uniform on the bed. Your shoes are polished and kept near the door. Do not forget your water bottle today. Have a good day at school!
    Didi

    Who wrote this note?
    (a) Rohan (b) Didi (c) the teacher (d) Mum
  9. 9.Papa,
    Grandma called this morning. She will come by the evening train today. Please go to the station at 6 o’clock to bring her home.
    Love,
    Nisha

    Who wrote this note?
    (a) Mum (b) Grandma (c) Papa (d) Nisha
  10. 10.Hi Sana,
    I cannot come to school tomorrow because I have a cold. Please tell Ma’am that I am not well. Can you share the homework with me on the phone?
    Thanks,
    Ishaan

    When can Ishaan not come to school?
    (a) today (b) tomorrow (c) next week (d) on Sunday
  11. 11.Dear Grandpa,
    I got a gold star for my drawing today! I drew our village pond with the white ducks. My teacher put it on the classroom wall. I wish you could see it.
    Love,
    Meher

    Where did the teacher put the drawing?
    (a) in a file (b) in the library (c) on her desk (d) on the classroom wall
  12. 12.Dear Aarav,
    I have gone to the market to buy vegetables. Your lunch is in the blue box on the table. Please feed the fish before you go to play.
    Love,
    Mum

    What must Aarav do before he goes to play?
    (a) do his homework (b) buy vegetables (c) clean his room (d) feed the fish

Answer key

  1. red
  2. by noon
  3. two
  4. Neel’s father
  5. Wednesday
  6. in the steel box
  7. in the school hall
  8. Didi
  9. Nisha
  10. tomorrow
  11. on the classroom wall
  12. feed the fish

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